LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah , Texas lawmakers announced a select committee to examine free speech in higher education.

In Laredo, District 42 Representative Richard Pena Raymond is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the committee. He advocates for open dialogue between both sides of the aisle, encouraging members to sit down and have conversations, regardless of whether they agree with each other.

KGNS spoke with Raymond about the committee’s formation. He expressed hope that people can overcome their political differences without resorting to violence.

“Here I am as a Democrat. Charlie Kirk was a Republican, a very conservative Republican. I never met the guy, but if I had met him, I’d debate him on things I’m su

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